Five Philly chefs get major nods from 'Oscars of the food world'

Solomonov, Kulp, & more nominated

Chef Michael Solomonov and partner Steven Cook share the magic of modern Israeli food with a wider audience

Just about a month ago, the semifinalists for the 2016 James Beard Foundation Awards, the "Oscars of the food world," were announced. The Philadelphia area was well represented, with plenty of chefs and restaurants getting into the longlist. Now, the finalists for the big medals have been announced and, fittingly, many Philly and local favorites made the list yet again.